Mahindra’s XUV700 still has the longest waiting list in the entire auto industry as of September 2022, with some domestic market variants requesting a waiting list of up to 21–24 months. Similarly, the Mahindra Scorpio N, which was just released, has a waiting period of up to 18 to 24 months.
| Car Models | Waiting Period |
|---|---|
| Mahindra XUV700 | Up To 18-21 Months |
| Mahindra Scorpio N | Up To 18-23 Months |
| Kia Carens | Up To 20 Months |
| Kia Sonet | Up To 11 Months |
| Hyundai Creta | Up To 9 Months |
| Hyundai Venue | Up To 7 Months |
| Maruti Ertiga | Up To 6 Months (10 Months for the CNG variant) |
| Mahindra Thar | Up To 6 Months |
| Maruti Baleno | Up To 5 Months |
| Tata Nexon | Up To 5 Months (8 Months For EV) |
In just 5 minutes, the first batch of the Scorpio N, which consisted of 25,000 units, had 25,000 reservations made, and in 30 minutes, 1 lakh reservations had been made. The SUV, which comes in six- and seven-seater configurations, has larger proportions than the Scorpio Classic and is built on a new ladder frame chassis. The cost ranges from Rs. 11.99 lakh to Rs. 23.90 lakh (ex-showroom).
Early this year, the Kia Carens made its local debut, and it quickly became one of the best-selling models for the South Korean automaker. For some variants, there is a waiting period of up to 20 months. The Carens is retailed in a wide variety and is jam-packed to the gills. In India, the Kia Sonet has a waiting period that can last up to 11 months.
The facelifted Hyundai Creta, which will go on sale sometime next year with a brand new front fascia adhering to the Sensuous Sportiness design philosophy and an updated equipment list, is currently subject to waiting periods of up to 9 months.
Customers have responded favorably to the Venue’s recent makeover, and there is currently a waiting list of up to 7 months. Customers must wait up to 6 months to purchase the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, and they must wait 10 months to purchase the CNG version.
The waiting period for the Mahindra Thar has recently been shortened, and for some variants, it is now up to six months. The waiting period for the extremely popular Maruti Suzuki Baleno and Tata Nexon is up to 5 months, while the waiting period for the Nexon EV is up to 8 months.
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2022 Mahindra Scorpio-N bookings to open at Rs 21,000 tomorrow: EMI tenure of up to 10 years!
